Bits of meat Leftover bones Junk food, like fries or potato chips
When you write down what table food your relative gave your dog, record how often they gave it (for example, once a day or at each meal).
Talk with your relative when you feel calm and your emotions are under control. Find a time when you and your relative can talk in private, rather than when other people are around.
The importance of keeping your dog healthy What can happen (or does happen) when your dog eats table food Your ‘no table food’ rule
“Do you have some time to talk? I’m concerned about my dog eating table food. " “It looks like my dog loves getting table food from you; however, that food can make him sick. Can we talk one-on-one about this?” “My vet said that table food isn’t good for dogs. Can you and I talk about not feeding my dog table food anymore?”
“Although table food tastes really good to my dog, it can upset his stomach and cause him to throw up or have diarrhea. That’s such a mess to clean up!” “Table food can make a dog gain weight and possibly become obese. I don’t feed my dog table food because I want him to stay at a healthy weight. " “Dogs that eat a lot of table food can become so sick that they need to be treated by a vet. I don’t want my dog getting that sick. "
“It’s really hard to ignore your dog when he’s begging at the table. I give him food to keep him quiet. " “I didn’t know table food was so bad for dogs. Thanks for letting me know. "
“If my dog is begging you for table food, simply ignore him and continue eating. You don’t even have to feel guilty about it. " “Cleaning up after my dog when he gets sick from eating table food is no fun. I’d appreciate if you could stop feeding him table food. " “My dog will be just fine without eating table food. Please stop feeding from your plate. "
